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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.23, 2,030.20 and 808.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.23, 2,030.20 and 808.11 is: 1,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.23 : 2,030.20 = 808.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.23/2,030.20 = 808.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.23x = 2,030.20 × 808.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.23x = 1,640,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,622.90/1,471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.14

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